PG-TI staff is dedicated to providing
a unique service to the law enforcement, fire service, school,
and other not-for profit communities. The staff includes professionals
with grant writing skills, and training, marketing
and sales
expertise. This blend of experiences provides the skill set
necessary to navigate this complex
environment. This
diverse experience provides us with the abiliity to effectively
network with training providers, municipalities and grant/funding
entities.
Executive Director
Kathleen M. O’Donnell, CFI
Kate is a graduate of DePaul University
and completed her polygraph training at John E. Reid and
Associates, Inc.
Following her training at John E. Reid and Associates,
Inc., she worked part-time
at Reid's Milwaukee office and worked full-time for Fred
L. Hunter and Associates, Inc. Kate gained extensive
experience with a variety
of criminal investigations throughout her tenure as a
polygraph examiner with both firms.
Almost 20 years ago,
Kate continued her career with a nationally recognized
law enforcement training company and was the Vice President
of Public Sales, primarily responsible for marketing and
sales for the law enforcement community. She had the opportunity
to start projects
from the ground floor with little or no "business model" learning
and adjusting along the way. Throughout her career she
has forged relationships with federal, state and municipal
agencies as well as
working with a diverse group of training companies. The
hallmark of her successful career has been providing a
quality product and her
ability to develop lasting business relationships. Some
of Kate’s
recent accomplishments include developing and launching
a homicide/interviewing & interrogation
program, and creating a certificate program for law enforcement
that is eligible for tuition reimbursement and college
credits. Kate is
a familiar face in the law enforcement community.
Kate is a member of the American Polygraph
Association and the Illinois Polygraph Society. She completed Mediation
Skill Training
at the Center for Conflict Resolution. Kate is a licensed
polygraph examiner in the states of Illinois and Indiana.
